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Australian broadcaster and cricket expert Bernie Coen joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to talk a range of bat and ball topics across the ditch. First, Bernie and Martin discuss the anniversary of Phillip Hughes' death and whether or not Australian cricket has changed as a result of the incident nine years ago. Bernie was at the Sheffield Shield match where Hughes suffered the fatal hit to the neck. As well as that, they chat about the Australia-New Zealand Boxing Day test which is set for 2026 and how much noise it's making on that side of the Tasman. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin grabs his magnifying glass and inspects a number of sporting codes in New Zealand and Australia. First off, Kiwi climber Julian David joins the show to discuss his fantastic achievement of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Sarah Tetzlaff - the first New Zealanders to ever do so in climbing. Plus, former All Black and Auckland rugby legend Eroni Clarke talks about NZR's new multi-year Pasifika strategy, Australian cricket expert Bernie Coen chats the anniversary of Phillip Hughes' death and the Australia-New Zealand Boxing Day test announced for three years from now, and Mark Watson discusses rugby league and cricket on the ATM podcast. All that and much more! Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Eroni Clarke - a former All Blacks outside back and Auckland rugby legend - joins Martin Devlin to talk about New Zealand Rugby's new multi-year Pasifika strategy. Named NZR Tausoa Fa’atasi, the plan aims to create more equitable opportunities for Pasifika at all levels of the game in New Zealand. Eroni and Martin talk all about the new group and what their purpose is. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with Auckland Councillor Maurice Williamson about Auckland's economic and political influence. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks to Energy Resources Aotearoa CEO John Carnegie about the return of oil exploration. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks to the Regulations Minister David Seymour about priorities and claims of media bias. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

18-year-old Kiwi climber Julian David joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport following his superb competitive weekend in Melbourne, that saw him meet the qualifying standard for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. David along with fellow New Zealander Sarah Tetzlaff won their respective Oceania qualifiers on Sunday, becoming the first New Zealand climbers to qualify for an Olympic Games. Julian talks to Martin about how he got into climbing, the various disciplines he's taken part in and what his favourite is, what is needed from here for him to confirm a spot at the Paris Olympics, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with the Mayor of Wairoa Craig Little about the future of Wairoa You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks to political commentator Hilary Calvert about coalition agreements, Labour Party & Māori policies. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, to talk through Michael Maguire's departure as Kiwis coach, as he looks set to take up the job of New South Wales State of Origin coach. Maguire expressed his desire to do both roles, but NZRL felt there was a conflict of interest. Greg Peters talks to Martin all about why they feel Maguire can't do both jobs, what the future of the Kiwis looks like, who they want as the next coach, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Tom Rennie from talkSPORT in the UK joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, talking all things English Premier League football after the latest round of matches. Manchester City and Liverpool played out a 1-1 draw in the highlight fixture of the weekend, while Arsenal are back on top of the table after a 1-0 win away over Brentford. As well as that, Manchester United made it three wins in a row, pelting Everton on the road 3-0, and Newcastle thumped Chelsea 4-1 at home. Tom and Marty talk all about the key fixtures, as well as touching on the passing of former England coach Terry Venables. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

On today's episode, Martin Devlin tackles the biggest New Zealand sporting storyline from over the weekend - Michael Maguire stepping down as Kiwis coach in favour of the New South Wales Blues job. New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters joins the show to explain why they felt Madge couldn't do both roles. Plus, Wellington Phoenix general manager David Dome discusses their doubleheader in Auckland over the weekend, Martin brings audio from those two matches of a variety of fans he interviewed to get their thoughts on a new A-League side in Auckland, and talkSPORT's Tom Rennie covers off English Premier League action from over the weekend. All that and much more! Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

It's time to be positive! Matt Gunn out of Twizel joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Monday, doing his best to put a positive spin on all the happenings in sport from over the weekend. This week, Gunny and Marty chat about weather and building houses down south, Michael Maguire stepping down as Kiwis coach, the anniversary of Phillip Hughes' death, the English Premier League, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with Labour's Ingrid Leary about the coalition agreement. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with National's Miles Anderson about the new government, coalition agreements, and policy. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket talks to Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope - What will the new Government mean for business? You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Michael Laws speaks with the Chairman of NZ Windfarms Craig Stobo about the new coalition government announced. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Holier Than Thou with Ben Espiner - A segment highlighting all the people dodging public accountability this week. Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket is joined by Tina Nixon & Alistair Boyce for Free Speech Fridays. You can watch the full episode at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Chris Emmett from Surf Life Saving NZ about water safety over the holidays. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

On today's episode, It's Only Sport host Martin Devlin welcomes four big-name guests onto the show. Kiwi golfer Ryan Fox joins to discuss his best year on the course, what 2024 looks like for him on the PGA Tour, and more. Plus, former Black Caps quick Shane Bond talks New Zealand's performance at the Cricket World Cup with a focus on our bowlers, Breakers coach Mody Maor goes through his side's tough start to the Australian NBL season, and former Wallabies fullback Greg Martin talks golf, cricket and rugby. All that and much more! Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

New Zealand's number one men's golfer, Ryan Fox, joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport to recap arguably his best year on the golf course. Fox won the BMW PGA Championship - the biggest victory of his career - at Wentworth back in September, beating the likes of Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm. He talks to Martin about that victory and the blemish-free back nine featuring six birdies that secured it, what his 2024 looks like competing on the PGA Tour, his chances at winning a major tournament, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Greg Martin - Triple M breakfast host in Brisbane and a former Wallabies fullback - joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport as he does every Thursday. Two simple-minded, middle-aged men talking about men's things. This week, Marto and Marty talk about Australia winning the Cricket World Cup, Travis Head's partying, Daniel Herbert taking over as Rugby Australia chairman, and more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Former Black Caps fast bowler Shane Bond joins Martin Devlin on It's Only Sport, offering his thoughts on New Zealand's performance at the Cricket World Cup in India. The Black Caps lost in the semifinals to the hosts, who eventually fell to Australia in the final. Shane Bond talks to Martin about the Kiwis' performance with a focus on their bowlers, who our future pacemen are, whether or not one-day cricket has a future, and much more. Want to hear all the best bits from It's Only Sport? Click here to catch highlights from every show hosted by Martin Devlin, Monday to Thursday. Available on all major podcasting websites. https://www.spreaker.com/show/its-only-sport Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ

Sean Plunket speaks with Professor Des Gorman who answers everyone's questions about our Covid response. You can watch the full interview at https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts Join Platform Plus for enhanced access and features: https://theplatform.kiwi/platform-plus Download The Platform app for free: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-platform/id1596882626 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kiwi.theplatform.android Call 0800 DEBATE or text us at 5050 (Standard SMS text charges will apply) Listen to The Platform's straight-talking, free-thinking hosts every weekday. Sean Plunket: 7am - 10am Michael Laws: 10am - 1pm Martin Devlin: 1pm - 4pm #ThePlatformNZ